Haley quotes from Supergirl

How do you think we keep this country safe? Every soldier in every war has had to things they considered awful. Now this is reality. Sometimes reality is messy. And it's ugly and uncomfortable. And you end up doing things you thought you'd never do.

You had me fooled, Danvers. I thought you were a soldier. But then I find this out. All the lies you must have told. You have undermined everything that we stand for, all to protect your own sister. Supergirl.

I've noticed you reorganized the strike team command and control system.

Alex

I did.

Are you aware that system has been in place since the DEO's inception?

Alex

Yes. But with all due respect, the system was outmoded. It used to take us 90 seconds to get out the door after first alert. And now by re-tasking two analysts...

You cut out the middle men and reduced deployment time to 60 seconds, which could be the difference between life and death.

Alex

Exactly. So...

I'm commending you, Director Danvers.

You did good work today. But the next time I give you orders, I expect for you to follow them.

Alex

Yes, ma'am.

Still, I have to say, it's much better to have you in charge than that imposter, J'onn J'onzz.

Alex

Excuse me?

When we at the White House learned about your former director's true identity, I recommended his removal. He was trying to erode the DEO's mission. Employing aliens instead of catching them, all the while pretending to be someone he's not. I am glad order's been restored, and we're heading towards more civil, honest times.

Alex

J'onn J'onzz is the one who recruited me, promoted me, and taught me everything that I know. He's my family. And he is the best director this organization has ever seen.

J'onzz set a bad precedent. But we will set things right. From now on, we are strictly by-the-book, which means are going to act according to rank, and let's be clear about yours. Now, you might run this place, but I am your superior officer. You report to me. Understood?

Alex

Understood. [turns to leave]

Director Danvers, when you exit, you salute your ranking officer.

Alex

[saluting] Yes, ma'am.

[returning the salute] We'll work on that. I still believe there's hope for you yet.

Hello Supergirl.

Supergirl

President Baker.

[takes out a newspaper and reads the headline] "Human Rights Activist Imprisoned" [shows the newspaper] Their words, not mine.

Supergirl

Human rights?

Yeah, a lot of people, a lot of donors are asking: how can you tolerate this in a government that's supposed to be for the people?

Supergirl

That meant to imply that aliens aren't?

Aren't what?

Supergirl

People, sir.

Of course not. But you are a government employee, like me. And as such, we need to make sure that we're serving all the people of this country, not just the ones we agree with.

For reasons of national security, from now on the D.E.O will require full transparency from its assets.

We need to know your secret identity, Supergirl.

Alex

No, we keep her off the books for a reason. She can't tell you that, sir.

And why not? Lockwood just shined a huge spotlight on the fact that you are withholding who you really are. Now keeping that secret inflames things, gives the public more reasons to distrust you and my government.

Supergirl

If I did that sir, everyone I know, everyone I love, would be at risk.

My family is with the Secret Service as we speak. You think they're not in danger? No one should be above the rest of us. We need to put country first.

Supergirl

I'm sorry, sir. I can't give you what you want.

Then I thank you for your service, but you're dismissed, effective immediately. I hope you'll comply. The United States does not want a war with Supergirl.

Supergirl

And I trust you won't start one.

Brainy

In thinking of peaceful protests, might we consider the success of the Women's March, the Million Man March, the Freedom March?

Tiananmen Square, the Bonus March of 1932. For every success story, there's one of lives lost. This march is filled with nearly 1,000 aliens or alien allies, which fall under our protection. And if anything goes wrong, it's on us.

Supergirl

I, uh... I come offering donuts and my help. Lex usually attacks within the first 48 hours of escaping. Now, I know we've had our differences, but I think we should team up to catch him.

While I appreciate a good cinnamon cruller, Supergirl, the President has ordered to redirect manpower to Washington, D.C.

Alex

For security. In case of any unrest after the repeal vote.

Supergirl

So, who's looking for Lex?

FBI, CIA, US Marshals. I believe SEAL Teams one through six. Everyone but us.

Lockwood.

Lockwood

"Secretary Lockwood" now, of the Cabinet-level Department of Alien Affairs.

Alex

Should be inmate 42053 of the National City prison.

Lockwood

[sarcastically] So good to see you, too.

Mr. Secretary, how can we help you?

Lockwood

I am here to requisition any alien technology or weapons that may assist in containing Supergirl. And then you'll summon Supergirl here.

Alex

So you can ambush her?

Lockwood

So we can serve justice.

Alex

Even if we could summon Supergirl, I would need a presidential order to comply with your request, as per paragraph four, subsection A of the DEO charter. Isn't that correct, Colonel?

That is the protocol.

Lockwood

Okay, let me ask you a question. Are you absolutely certain that you want to waste my time?

We may not know each other well, Mr. Lockwood, but I do things by the book, even for Secretaries.